LEAD, SD – – Typically, spring is a busy time for the Sanford Lab for hosting field trips, but with social distancing and schools closed, it’s looking very different this year.
Deb Wolf, director of Education and Outreach at the Sanford Lab, said they are adapting their work to the current situation.
For example, they are in the process of coming up with virtual field trips for students to experience the underground lab and their team can still join school teachers for presentations online. They can also still send resources or tools to teachers.
While continuing their work remotely, the team is also brainstorming ways to reach out to students and others who don’t live in the Black Hills area.
In addition, the popular annual free science festival – Nutrino Day – is being repackaged for on line interaction for all ages.
“Neutrino Day: A Matter Mystery,” will take place Saturday, July 11. The event will feature online chats with scientists, hands-on activities, games, art activities and scavenger hunts…all in virtual settings.
